The Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) concluded the National Catechetical Study (NCS) 2021: Pastoral Action Research and Intervention (PARI) Project Extension – Synodality Enriching Evangelization Design (SEED) Catechetical Module-Making Workshops (CMW) on February 26, 2025, at the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
NCS 2021: PARI Project Extension – SEED CMW consisted of four catechetical modules and three research-based outputs, namely, a book of research poems, a handbook on Catechetical Ministry, and a research monograph. Overall, the book aims to communicate their
findings and insights, assist catechists in developing their skills, and enhance their spiritual experiences.
RCSSED Director, Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD, expressed his gratitude to the donors, notably the Netherlands-based Porticus Europe Foundation, and said the project would pave a new way to conduct catechetical work in the country.
Project Lead Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD recalled the challenges and the fruits they reaped along the way in their years of bringing this project to fruition.
He said their project is a testament to their love and service to the people through catechism. “Sana ang mga librong ito ay manatiling simbolo ng aming tunay na pagmamahal sa misyong kateketikal sa ating bansa,” Batan said.
This project is a partnership between the 51ºÚÁÏ’ (UST) Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) – Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education (ECCCE).
The theme of the concluding ceremony was “Pananaliksik: Sharing the Experiences from Grant Beneficiaries: Research Impact and Engagement.”
View NCS 2021: PARI Project Extension – SEED CMW webpage here: https://www.ncs2021pariproject.com
With some photos from National Catechetical Study (NCS) 2021 Facebook page
